The XX - XX

[phillyfan26]

It's a very good album. That's the key. Each part works well with the album as a whole, even if it doesn't have a real "standout."

I think that's the thought most people came away with, though. I really dug this album.

 

[Saracene]

Each part works well with the album as a whole, even if it doesn't have a real "standout."

I'd say that Crystalised is a standout for me, easily. It took me some time to get into the rest of the songs but this one clicked straight away. Such a haunting track.

 

[u2popmofo]

Is it weird if Intro is my favorite song on this album?

 

[the tourist]

Is it weird if Intro is my favorite song on this album?

No.

 

[onebloodonelife]

Is it weird if Intro is my favorite song on this album?

Not at all. That was the first one to really catch my ear on the album. The fact that it's used in the Olympic promos constantly (and sped up ridiculously) kind of makes me sad, but oh well.

 

[LemonMelon]

Not at all. That was the first one to really catch my ear on the album.

If track 1 was the first to catch your ear, this album grew on you a lot more quickly than it did for me.

It's fantastic though. I anticipate listening to this for many years to come, which is more than I can say for a lot of 2009 releases. I have no idea when it finally clicked for me, but in the right environment, hot damn.

 

[Imperor]

Now all we need to do is get the main dude a fucking haircut.

 

[PhilsFan]

Did I just hear "Intro" on an AT&T commercial during the US-Canada hockey game? I think I did.

 

[MissVelvetDress_75]

^I've learned something new today. Thanks. I like this song.

 

[u2popmofo]

1bl00d mentioned it was in that commercial a few posts prior.

 

[PhilsFan]

I blame State Patty's.

 

[u2popmofo]

I would like to say that I also hate how they speed it up in that commercial. Luckily it probably won't be shown again after today.

 

[MissVelvetDress_75]

I would have never known about this song if it wasn't for that commercial.

 

[LemonMelon]

Shit, another NME-beloved band that turned out to be whores? Why does this keep happening?

 

[MissVelvetDress_75]

$$$$$

 

[onebloodonelife]

1bl00d mentioned it was in that commercial a few posts prior.

Word. I also mentioned the speeding up before in said post.

The fact that it's used in the Olympic promos constantly (and sped up ridiculously) kind of makes me sad, but oh well.

I would like to say that I also hate how they speed it up in that commercial. Luckily it probably won't be shown again after today.

Definitely my least favorite part of it being used is the increase in tempo. I get it, Ohno's fast. I don't need the music to go faster than usual to tell me that.

 

[mobvok]

So apparently I've been hearing Crystallized for the last year or so on Local Alternative Station, but never bothered finding out the artist. Cool. The male/female duet is, as mentioned upthread, really appealing. And Intro's chimy guitar-synth-string-drum ambience is right in my wheelhouse.

Gotta give this album a little more time to find out if its aggressive relaxation is a unique taste, or ultimately too slight, but I'm really glad I stumbled on this: (related!)

The Beauty of Pixar on Vimeo

 

[nielsgov]

I think we can use this thread for the new album as well.

First single.

The xx - Angels - YouTube

 

[nielsgov]

You can also find the cover art and tracklisting in the article.

Listen: New Single From the xx: "Angels", Plus New Tour Dates, Coexist Album Cover, Tracklist | News | Pitchfork

 

[iron yuppie]

Sounds promising.

 

[u2popmofo]

Pretty cool that you get a free download of the album by buying a ticket to one of their shows.

 

[phanan]

So, anyone check out the stream yet?

 

[LemonMelon]

In b4 backlash

I like it.

 

[u2popmofo]

Where have you been, phanan?

A few others seem to be fairly disappointed with it. I've only heard the singles.

 

[phanan]

In b4 backlash

I like it.

Backlash for what? That it sounds exactly like the last one?

 

[Danny Boy]

I haven't listened to the stream yet, but my expectations have been lowered enough that I'll probably enjoy it.

 

[phanan]

Where have you been, phanan?

A few others seem to be fairly disappointed with it. I've only heard the singles.

A combination of summer, family death, friend's family death, and just life in general got in the way the past couple of months. Hopefully things are back to normal now.

 

[LemonMelon]

Backlash for what? That it sounds exactly like the last one?

Rateyourmusic was harsh
Atease was harsh
Opinions here have been lukewarm so far

A lot of the tunes aren't sticking with people. Personally, I just like the aesthetic. Wonderful atmosphere. But I suppose people don't listen to the xx solely for their ambient qualities.

 

[iron yuppie]

But I suppose people don't listen to the xx solely for their ambient qualities.

I do. I need to hear this tonight.

 

[phanan]

Ah, ok. I haven't been paying much attention.

Regardless, I like it so far.